One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

Thinking about going back to school at 42 and possibly embarking on a new career path as my kids grow. A little scary. So my word is EMBRACE.
Embrace the new possibilities and let go of the fear of something new. Don't get bogged down in the doubt of "how will this work" and just embrace the adventure and let it happen.

I have so many intententions - i always do! This year i plan to FOCUS more on things. Vague i know but i am working on it!
Abs x

Happy New Year Ali! This promises to be an exciting year for you on many levels! My word for the year is 'facilitate'. I would like to facilitate some changes in my life, starting with a return to a career in teaching. I would like to be a facilitator of peace and love to my children. It is January and change in on its way- I hope. I can. Facilitate!

Hi Ali- this is what I posted on my blog yesterday:
"So, now it is all about looking forward. It is hard to resist getting carried away with how I'm going to change myself and things around me at the beginning of a bright shiny new 2009. (turn my health around, lose a ton of weight, get fit, be better at my quiet times, pray more, be more patient, save money, earn more money, be a more patient mom, be a more patient wife- I could go on {and on, and on} but- I digress...) What I really am trying to do, though, is to place myself in God's hands and ask Him to change me. To lead me where He wants me to go and to make me more like Him... So, I have picked my word for 2009- and it's "faith". I was going to choose "simplify", but it's more than that. I need to acknowledge that I can't do this thing (life, simplifying and returning to what's important and necessary. Getting rid of/losing the superfluous stuff) on my own. So my faith leads me to where I need to go. Which, I might add, is not always where I think I want to go.
2009, bright and shiny and new- bring it on! My faith will lead me, and I pray for the strength and courage to act on it..."
May your 2009 be all you hope for, and more.
Love Adele, in Sunny South Africa.

My word is appreciate, I want to not take the little things for granted as much as possible. I'm so blessed with my daughter and husband, I want to appreciate every moment, memory we make and very breath my lovely baby girl takes.

I have really loved reading everyone's word choices for this new year. I am still contemplating mine. So much to think about and ponder for our individual lives and for the future of our country in the new year. Several come to mind, I think I will narrow it down and choose one tonight. Blessings for 2009!

Happy New Year Ali!
Blessings to you and your family!
COURAGE
~to face the new year alone
~to believe anything is possible
~to regain my the courage I've lost!

I absolutely ADORE Lisa Leonard's work.
I love reading everyone's reasoning for choosing their "word". I'm still contemplating mine...

I'm still in the process of making my decision and I'm going to see which word I have in mind is most revealing today.
Happy New Year!

I think I will use peace! With lots of changes in our world and in my daily life I think that would be good!! Happy New Year!!

I've not decided on my word yet. Have narrowed it down. Am even considering keeping last year's word "Time" again. Hope to have made the big decision before the day's end.
Annie

Okay - I've been thinking about this for a while & trying to find something that would stick... after a rough last year... and a tumultuous (sp) holiday... my word is FAMILY.
Best wishes to you and your family in the coming year!
-Jen

Faith...Faith in God myself and life and love...There are too many words but I think I will first handle this one. Thank you for inspiring me to think. Lots of Luck Love Health in 2009 to you and your family! Grace

Seize....
Seize the day- moments-project-time with family- purposely seize to live well- seize a new house- seize and don't procastiate- enjoy each day...

The word I chose is embrace. I want to spend more time embracing my life, my loves, my family, my friends, my talents.
I love your OLW, Ali. You are so inspiring, thank you.

I wasn't going to participate but I was journaling the other day and thought a word to describe this upcoming year would be perfect for me.
My word is CHANGE.
Not only do I want to change myself but I want to change where I am.
Thanks, good luck and happy new year!

Hello Ali,
My 2009 word is start. Start every day like it is a gift. If I get behind or fret, I just need to start over. Getting started is a powerful word for me because it conveys action. this year I'm going to Start.

My word for '09 is SHINE! I just finished blogging about it. :)

I was thinking about this last night and i really havent decided yet. I think that im leaning toward finish, cus i need to do more finishing then starting :)

Change will be my word for 2009. There will be a lot of changes for me this year with one son starting college and the other finishing. I also need to make changes in my life, I'm stuck in such a rut and need to get out of it. Good health and happiness to you and your family, Ali!